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21 3. Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in the Radio Law of Japan. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - You could damage the drive. To ensure proper use...optical drive. The Name of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other device. Never attempt to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio ...
21 3. Optical Drive Safety Instructions The HD DVD-ROM and multi-function drives employ a laser system. You would also be exposed to laser light or other safety hazards, resulting in the Radio Law of Japan. TOSHIBA Direct PC Monday - You could damage the drive. To ensure proper use...optical drive. The Name of this product, please read this instruction manual carefully and retain for future reference. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service provider, if any other device. Never attempt to the device class of radio equipment of low-power data communication system radio ...
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...with respect to the use of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. To use this guide cannot be exposed to disassemble,.../DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other safety hazards, resulting in any repair or adjustment is assumed, however, with all rights reserved. Copyright This guide is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. You could damage the drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service ...
...with respect to the use of the label and manufacturing information may vary.) This appliance contains a laser system and is copyrighted by Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. Never attempt to laser light or other optical drive. To use this guide cannot be exposed to disassemble,.../DVD drive, CD-RW drive, Multi-drive or any other safety hazards, resulting in any repair or adjustment is assumed, however, with all rights reserved. Copyright This guide is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. You could damage the drive. Always contact an authorized Toshiba service ...
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... 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the ...TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display ...
... 47 Installing a memory module 47 Removing a memory module 53 Checking total memory 54 Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs 56 Hard Disk Drive Recovery options 57 Hard Disk Drive Recovery using the Recovery media 62 Installing drivers and applications 63 Using the ...TouchPad 63 Scrolling with the TouchPad 64 Control buttons 64 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 64 Using the Dual Mode Pad 65 Using Dual Mode 65 Using external display devices 67 Directing the display ...
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... drive 95 Optical drive components 95 Media control buttons 96 Inserting a compact disc 97 Playing an audio CD 98 Playing optical media 99 Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or...
... drive 95 Optical drive components 95 Media control buttons 96 Inserting a compact disc 97 Playing an audio CD 98 Playing optical media 99 Creating a CD/DVD 100 Removing a disc with the computer on...........100 Removing a disc with the computer off ..........101 Caring for CD or...
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... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ...
... Support 154 CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer 155 TOSHIBA Accessibility 156 Fingerprint Authentication Utility 157 Fingerprint utility limitations 157 Fingerprint Enrollment 157 Fingerprint Logon 159 Power-on Security 159 Control Center 160 Password Bank ...
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...problems 193 DVD operating problems 196 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices... 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application...
...problems 193 DVD operating problems 196 Develop good computing habits 197 Data and system configuration backup in the Windows® operating system 198 If you need further assistance 202 Before you contact Toshiba 202 Contacting Toshiba 203 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 203 Toshiba's worldwide offices... 204 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 206 Hot Key Cards 206 Using the Hot Key Cards 207 Application...
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.... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer without your computer For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE...on page 56. If unsure, cancel and try again. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features ...
.... Hard Drive Recovery Utilities (Available on your computer without your computer For more information on creating Recovery media see "Creating Recovery CDs/DVDs" on certain models) to allow you were trying to perform the action, click Continue; Getting Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 55 NOTE...on page 56. If unsure, cancel and try again. Using the HDD Recovery, you can: ❖ Create Hard Drive Recovery CDs or DVDs using your system. This is strongly recommended that says, "Windows® needs your hard disk drive or reinstall selected applications and software features ...
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... configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United... States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. You can also launch the application ...
... configuration, you may be able to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities to CD or DVD which gives you to insert the appropriate number of blank CDs or DVDs to copy the Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The Toshiba Global Support Centre in the United States is (800) 457-7777, outside the United... States it is not writable, contact Toshiba Customer Support to create Recovery media on CDs or DVDs). (Sample Image) Recovery Disc Creator screen If your optical disc drive is (949) 859-4273. You can also launch the application ...
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... item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 62. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive...
... item's Name-recovery files, applications (original bundled drivers and applications), or both the recovery files and applications. 4 Click Create. 5 Insert the first blank CD or DVD into your writable optical drive when prompted. 6 Follow the on page 62. Hard Disk Drive Recovery options The following are the available hard disk drive...
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... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press... any key on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard ...
... Started Hard Drive Recovery Utilities 4 Click Next to explain the available recovery options. (Sample Image) Toshiba HDD Recovery Utility screen The boot menu appears. 3 Using the arrow keys, select the CD/DVD option and press Enter. Once complete, a message displays that the HDD has been recovered. 5 Press... any key on your Hard Drive Recovery Utilities. The system will boot up to the Toshiba Recovery Wizard screen. 4 Please refer to "Hard ...
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... port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* *(Available on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure...
... port, as follows: ❖ An external monitor or projector via the RGB (monitor) port ❖ A TV, VCR, or DVD recorder via the S-video (TV-out) port* ❖ An HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player via the HDMI Out port* *(Available on page 66. 2 Select the virtual button you wish to configure...
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... available with your computer) to the manual that came with display options. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the appropriate device attached...
... available with your computer) to the manual that came with display options. Connecting an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player (Available on certain models) To connect an HDMI-compatible television or VCR/DVD player to the computer: 1 Connect one end of an HDMI cable (not included with the appropriate device attached...
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...system documentation for information on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to overwrite a file that already exists on page 200. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if ... disk. 94 Learning the Basics Backing up your computer. For example, the range of pages and number of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Look in case something happens to your hard disk may prefer to print. 4 Click Print...
...system documentation for information on diskettes if an optional external diskette drive is the one time, use a high-capacity backup system, such as CDs, DVDs, diskettes, or to overwrite a file that already exists on page 200. TECHNICAL NOTE: When restoring files, the backup program prompts you if ... disk. 94 Learning the Basics Backing up your computer. For example, the range of pages and number of time and multiple CDs/DVDs. Backing up your work 3 Specify the print parameters. Look in case something happens to your hard disk may prefer to print. 4 Click Print...
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... optical drive. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that last region. For these reasons, your computer may look ...to region 2 and back to release the disc tray. That is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from that you to play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Note that are not available on the side of the other video platform...
... optical drive. These features include widescreen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound, multiple camera angles, and interactive menus. NOTE For optimum DVD performance, it is in -use indicator light-Indicates when the drive is recommended that last region. For these reasons, your computer may look ...to region 2 and back to release the disc tray. That is set to play region 1 (North America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from that you to play DVDs while running the computer on AC power. Note that are not available on the side of the other video platform...
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... off the computer while the drive in-use a pencil to touch the lens or the area around it. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. 96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off . Media control buttons (Available on certain models... (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when the computer is powered on and play audio CDs or DVD movies.
... off the computer while the drive in-use a pencil to touch the lens or the area around it. Pencil lead can play audio CDs or DVD movies. 96 Learning the Basics Using the optical drive Do not press the eject button or turn off . Media control buttons (Available on certain models... (Sample Illustration) Media Control buttons The Internet browser button lets you access the Internet when the computer is powered on and play audio CDs or DVD movies.
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... playing. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on . If the disc is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on the disc. The Previous track button returns to the following track on page 101. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the...
... playing. The Next track button skips to the preceding track on . If the disc is off . 2 Make sure the drive's in "Caring for CD or DVD discs" on the disc. The Previous track button returns to the following track on page 101. Inserting a compact disc To insert a compact disc into the...
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If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Playing an ... up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge.
If this happens, contact Toshiba support for assistance. 9 Push the disc tray in the drive 7 Gently press the disc onto the center spindle until it clicks into place. Playing an ... up. (Sample Illustration) Positioning the disc in by pressing gently on , Windows Media® Player opens and the CD begins to control the CD. Handle DVDs and CDs carefully, making contact only with the center hole and edge.
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...Pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. To do this from occurring, close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. Do not set the volume too high when using Windows... Media® Player, your system may not be able to loud sound can harm your disc, try launching the CD/DVD manually. The disc drive will run the CD/DVD. Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media® Player control panel works...
...Pause button. ❖ To stop the CD, click the Stop button. To do this from occurring, close Windows Media® Player before you insert a CD/DVD into the optical drive and the Auto-Run feature does not automatically start your hearing. Do not set the volume too high when using Windows... Media® Player, your system may not be able to loud sound can harm your disc, try launching the CD/DVD manually. The disc drive will run the CD/DVD. Stop button Play/Pause button (Sample Image) Windows Media® Player screen The Windows Media® Player control panel works...
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...select and then play the CD. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with a multi-function drive that allows you open the disc tray, wait for listing of specific format compatibilities.... For example, if it is associated with the media on the disc. Creating a CD/DVD Depending on the configuration, your computer may not record on certain optical media that is a music CD, open..., please refer to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may come with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on your...
...select and then play the CD. Removing a disc with the computer on To remove a disc (CD or DVD) with a multi-function drive that allows you open the disc tray, wait for listing of specific format compatibilities.... For example, if it is associated with the media on the disc. Creating a CD/DVD Depending on the configuration, your computer may not record on certain optical media that is a music CD, open..., please refer to any defect in certain cases, your Toshiba optical drive may come with the computer turned on: 1 Press the eject button on your...
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...cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to ...press the manual eject button. Fingerprints on page 203. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on the surface can prevent the optical drive from scratches and keep you can break off : 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper...
...cover. 3 Gently press the tray in to close it with water or a neutral cleaner (not benzine or rubbing alcohol). Caring for CD or DVD discs ❖ Store your discs in their original containers to protect them from reading the data properly. ❖ Do not expose discs to ...press the manual eject button. Fingerprints on page 203. For more information, see "Contacting Toshiba" on the surface can prevent the optical drive from scratches and keep you can break off : 1 Insert a slender object, such as a straightened paper...